Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers
- ISBN: 978-1-56990-903-4
- Book details: 4. Edition, 06/2026
640 Pages, Hardcover, in full color
- Basic Principles - covering historical background, basic material properties, molecular structure, and thermal properties of polymers.
- Influence of Processing on Properties - tying processing and design by discussing rheology of polymer melts, mixing and processing, the development of anisotropy, and solidification processes.
- Engineering Design Properties - covering the different properties that need to be considered when designing a polymer component - from mechanical properties to failure mechanisms, electrical properties, acoustic properties, and permeability of polymers.
It includes many graphs and figures to convey what polymers can - and cannot - accomplish in a world that relies on this class of materials in practically all aspects of modern life. Real-world examples and a variety of study problems help readers apply their knowledge and sharpen their problem-solving skills.
The 4th edition is extensively revised, with more content on recycling and sustainability, expanded coverage of mechanical properties, updated discussion on material failure, and much more.
- Basic Principles - covering historical background, basic material properties, molecular structure, and thermal properties of polymers.
- Influence of Processing on Properties - tying processing and design by discussing rheology of polymer melts, mixing and processing, the development of anisotropy, and solidification processes.
- Engineering Design Properties - covering the different properties that need to be considered when designing a polymer component - from mechanical properties to failure mechanisms, electrical properties, acoustic properties, and permeability of polymers.
It includes many graphs and figures to convey what polymers can - and cannot - accomplish in a world that relies on this class of materials in practically all aspects of modern life. Real-world examples and a variety of study problems help readers apply their knowledge and sharpen their problem-solving skills.
The 4th edition is extensively revised, with more content on recycling and sustainability, expanded coverage of mechanical properties, updated discussion on material failure, and much more.
Tim A. Osswald, Ph.D., is Kuo K. and Cindy F. Wang Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering and Honorary Professor of Plastics Technology at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and the National University of Colombia. He is the author of many books and book chapters, as well as over 100 papers in the field of plastics technology.
Allen Jonathan Román, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral researcher at Argonne National Laboratory. He was previously Chief Engineer and Graduate Research Fellow at the Polymer Engineering Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Dr.-Ing. Natalie Rudolph is Division Manager Polymer, NETZSCH Analysing&Testing. She was previously Director of R&D in Composites at AREVO, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering, and Team Leader at the Fraunhofer Institute ICT, Germany.
Tim A. Osswald, Ph.D., is Kuo K. and Cindy F. Wang Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering and Honorary Professor of Plastics Technology at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and the National University of Colombia. He is the author of many books and book chapters, as well as over 100 papers in the field of plastics technology.
Allen Jonathan Román, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral researcher at Argonne National Laboratory. He was previously Chief Engineer and Graduate Research Fellow at the Polymer Engineering Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Dr.-Ing. Natalie Rudolph is Division Manager Polymer, NETZSCH Analysing&Testing. She was previously Director of R&D in Composites at AREVO, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering, and Team Leader at the Fraunhofer Institute ICT, Germany.
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